I thought that it was the belts making the skreaching sound but then when I tuged on the belt i noticed the pulley moved. If I grab the top of the fan I can shake it about 1.5 inchs. I dont have the money to fix it right now but I will in the next week or so. How long will it last.

 

A week or two. That has been my experience.

 

I saw a replacement water pump from mazdatrix for $46
Is there somewhere I can get it cheaper.

 

I saw a water pump fail within minutes. Started making clicking noises, then a few minutes later the bearing locked up, or at least it tried to lock up, and the shaft hole got wallowed out big-time and the belt came off and all the coolant sprayed out. (It was cool)

The question is, got a cell phone? How about good shoes?

Try calling local auto parts stores and see how much a reman water pump is. You might be surprised.

 

change it now

 

Be sure your low coolant light is working and have a cell phone and a friend with a tow truck, or good shoes. It's a time bomb man.

 

DO NOT DRIVE IT WITH A BAD PUMP>>>>

I could just fail, while you are driving......HEAT=No more engine!

 

Hey does anyone make an electric water pump for out cars?

 

it's $30 something at oreilly's

 

Do not drive a seven with a bad water pump!!!! Heat is not our friend in this case. This is one area where you shouldnt go cheap on the parts. Get a good water pump to help push the water through good to keep her cool and the better the pump the longer it will last for you. When you can grab water pump/base of the fan and wiggle it in any direction DONT DRIVE IT replace it ASAP.

MIke

 

why not just buy an electric pump from summit,
they have universal pumps,


but who hear trusts an electric water pump?

damn shouldnt of said that i dont want to bring up the age old controversy of electric vs. belt driven

 

I always hear good things about electric water pumps. but then who knows. Why v8 you wouldn't put one on your car?